Senior System Safety Engineer, Aircraft Systems

• Develop and implement tailored System Safety program plans aligned with MIL-STD-882E and the needs of Anduril & its customers. - Conduct and review complex safety analyses, including FHA (Functional Hazard Analysis), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System of Systems Hazard Analysis, Environmental Hazard Analysis, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis and SCFTA (Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis)
• Develop and document a Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
• Develop safety requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement safety solutions
• Identify & document hazards & risks for your program(s), manage hazard tracking databases, and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
• Support the Design Requirements Process as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure teams adhere to Safety best practices
• Support Development Milestone Reviews such as CoDR, PDR, CDR, FRR representing System Safety
• Lead and triage all Safety corrective actions from RCCA investigations and Mishap Reports
• Host regular corrective action reviews to ensure lessons learned are communicated with all stakeholders, and that all actions have been implemented in a timely manner
• Develop, Draft, and Implement System Safety Processes and reports for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development
• Verify and validate risk and hazard reduction measures
• Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters
• Drive continuous improvement in System Safety processes and methodologies
• Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry safety standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years Industry Experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS or Rotorcraft
• Extensive knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD 516C airworthiness, AC-17-01, and other relevant safety standards
• Strong background in safety analysis techniques, including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
• Experience with function and requirements decomposition for Safety
• Test Plan Requirements experience for Safety
• Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
• Hazard Evaluation, management, and mitigation action liaising experience
• Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, FRR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. - Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254, JSSSEH, MIL-STD 882E, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-461, AC-17-01
• Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering
• Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
• Experience supporting field tests, including data acquisition, data analysis, and project coordination
• Aircraft, Spacecraft, or UAV Operations Experience
• Quantitative FTA Analysis Experience
• Experience in supporting Airworthiness and Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Boards. - Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies
• Currently hold a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

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